Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

chicken breastsboneless skinless, roughly 1 to 1.5 inches thick

Vegetarianextra-firm tofu pressed and cubedpress first, sear longer for color

2 1/4 lb2 1/4 lb

olive oil

1 1/2 tbsp

kosher salt

1 1/8 tsp

garlic powder

3/8 tsp

paprika

3/8 tsp

black pepper

3/8 tsp

Method

1. 01Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. 02Let chicken rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.15 min
3. 03Combine salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl.
4. 04Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and rub to coat both sides.
5. 05Sprinkle seasoning blend evenly on both sides of chicken and rub in.
6. 06Bake for 20 minutes.20 min
7. 07Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer in the thickest part. If below 160°F, continue cooking 3 to 5 minutes and check again.
8. 08Rest chicken on the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.7 min

Fits

• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Egg-free
• Soy-free
• Nut-free